Software engineering manager

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV): The Bureau of Motor Vehicles delivers exceptional, customer focused services built on choice, innovation, and genuine care. We strive to be a trusted partner to every Hoosier by investing in our people, fostering growth, and developing future leaders who drive excellence and a strong culture of service.

Role Overview: The Software Engineering Manager is responsible for delivering high-quality technical solutions that support the agency's mission and modernization efforts. You will lead a team of professional staff specializing in application development and database administration. You will also manage contracted staff that are imbedded on sprint teams that perform software development, quality assurance, and database administration for both modernization and IT Operations/maintenance initiatives. This position works under the direction of the Chief Modernization Officer. Decisions and major recommendations are reviewed for compliance with agency policy and goal attainment. The position makes a substantial contribution in the development and implementation of significant programs. The Software Engineering Manager has contact with all levels of staff within the agency. This is an onsite role in the central BMV offices at the Indiana Government Center in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Salary: The salary for this position traditionally starts at $79,118.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

A Day in the Life: The essential functions of this role are:

• Supervises the teams and daily activities needed for the analysis, testing, coding, and implementation of applications.
• Prepare performance reports and evaluates work.
• Confer with and advise subordinates on administrative policies and procedures, technical problems, priorities, and methods.
• Participate in the development and implementation of information technology budgets for the project.
• Plan and direct the acquisition and use of information technology products, services, and resources to meet the project or departmental goal.
• Develop and promulgate information technology policy and procedures.
• Supports multiple development projects with scheduling, planning, and resource allocation and monitor completed systems and visit users to ensure that established procedures are properly followed.
• Prepare activity and progress reports regarding the activities of the applications systems and programming project or unit.
• Consult with management and staff within Information Services to ascertain technology needs.
• Provide technical leadership on complex projects.
• Confer with users to define the organization’s application software needs, establish priorities and monitor progress.
• Confer with department management to assist in planning, organizing, and controlling activities for highly specialized technical areas.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours that may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

What You'll Need for Success: Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:

• Broad knowledge of policies, standards, procedures and techniques used for application development.
• Broad knowledge of application development software tools and application development software languages.
• Broad knowledge of both system and business applications and competent to work at the highest technical level and/or specialized area.
• Broad knowledge of system design including knowledge of logic, management principles and new system design techniques.
• Broad knowledge of Information Technology.
• Ability to supervise and manage diverse human resources.
• Ability to train, supervise, guide and coordinate the work of others.
• Ability to perform effective project management.
• Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

A degree is not required. However, at least 5+ years of experience applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana: The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
• 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
• Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
• 12 paid holidays, 14 in election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parking for most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learning access

Equal Employment Opportunity: The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.